[Resolved] STM32CubeIDE project creation issue

Semer CHERNI · ‎2025-07-16

Updated post to reflect permanent fix

Dear STM32CubeIDE user,

Further to the recent STM32CubeIDE project creation issue, we would like to inform you that a solution is now available for you.

This permanent fix applies to all STM32CubeIDE versions.

Issue description

When creating a new STM32 project in STM32CubeIDE, the “STM32Cube” radio button may have become unresponsive, blocking the “Next” button after the product selection screen. This prevented the project creation from being completed.

Permanent fix

You can apply this resolution to any STM32CubeIDE version, even if you applied the temporary workaround that we recently shared with you.

Open STM32CubeIDE.
Refresh the database.
Go to Help > STM32Cube updater > Select “Check the Target selector Device Database Updates”
Restart STM32CubeIDE
If you deactivated the auto refresh function previously, you may wish to reactivate it for all your STM32Cube tools. Here is how to proceed:

STM32CubeIDE:
Go to Window > Preferences > STM32Cube > Firmware Updater.
Select your preferred auto-refresh option.

STM32CubeMX:
Go to Help > Connection & Updates > Updater Settings.
Select your preferred auto-refresh option.
STMCUFinder:
Click on the Settings icon > Settings > Updater Settings.
In the "Database Auto-Refresh" section, select your auto-refresh option.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this temporary issue.

If you require further information or assistance, please contact our customer support.

Best regards,

STMicroelectronics

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Amel NASRI · ‎2025-07-22

We understand your concerns and are fully committed to helping you overcome the recent issues with STM32CubeIDE to ensure continuous operation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

We value your feedback and would like to provide clarification on the points you have raised.

We have identified the root cause behind this issue, and we ~~are currently resolving~~ resolved it.

The problem is due to a change in our database, which impacts current versions already deployed.

Edit: Permanent fix is available. Please refer to the updated original post or to the notification mail that you should have received.

Developers are never forced to update the versions of their tools.

As part of our software management lifecycle process, ST releases regular updates for multiple software packages to add new features or to fix issues on specific versions.

We are maintaining public access to all the versions of our tools and we have no intention of forcing developers to update them. The permanent fix shared for all previous STM32CubeIDE versions is proof of our commitment.

Rest assured that using STM32Cube tools is safe. Furthermore, the handling of your personal data is fully compliant with GDPR rules.

ST takes user privacy and data protection very seriously. Our STM32 tools are fully compliant with our corporate privacy statement.

Our tools collect anonymous data to improve future versions but we never use or copy developer code. The collection of analytics can be disabled in the tool settings.

We are removing the login from our tools and replacing it with a notification service.

Login information is used to communicate updates and fixes to developers. We are replacing this approach with a notification service. Users will be offered the choice to subscribe to notifications.

For more details on upcoming changes and improvements, you can refer to the post STM32CubeIDE 2.0 Release - Early Heads-Up, which outlines our plans to enhance your experience.

Your feedback is valuable, and we aim to ensure STM32CubeIDE meets your expectations. Please feel free to share any additional insights or suggestions.

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Andrew Neil · ‎2025-07-17

For reference, some recent posts which seem to be encountering this issue:

v1.16.0: STM32Cube Option disabled during project creation; No .ioc File Generated

stm32 targeted project type is empty and its not generating .ioc file

CubeIDE 18.1 does not create CubeMX project - no .ioc file

ioc file not generating

.ioc file generation

No .ioc file generated; FPU not initialised

PS:

Possibly another: NUCLEO-H743ZI2 board not supported in STM32CubeIDE - Obsolete

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.

JDoe.2 · ‎2025-07-20

Once again ST screws-up and reveals behavior worthy of ***-stain companies like "Meta", "Microsoft" or "Google". What I'm seeing is that I had a tool that worked, used internet access even though it doesn't need to, and suddenly some functions are blocked... and the only fix is to update to a new version.

None of us needs nor wants to have to login to use an IDE. None of us wants to be forced to update. And definitely none of us wants to be at the mercy of people with a kill-switch for the tools we use to make a living.

Because for me it's very clear: you have, inadvertently or not, revealed that you can kill someone's CubeIDE install whenever you want. I did not get a message about an update or anything. One day it worked, the next it was broken. What else are you doing in my back? Copying all the code I write for my employers? Feeding it to an LLM, maybe?

I've already stopped recommending ST MCU's at work because A/ too many hardware bugs on new IP blocks B/ your tools AND third-party tools are nowhere near worth what they cost and now C/ it feels like you're following every "the consumer is the product" trend in the world.

And let's not forget the "on by default" spyware we have to disable in CubeIDE's settings with every update. I have never and never will share information with you willingly. Disable it by default, you're only aggravating me and people like me. You know, the people who make product recommendations to companies that translates into sales for your products.

DocAlex · ‎2025-07-21

Hello,

I am using 1.19.

I deleted (as told)

.stm32cufinder, .stm32cubemx, .stm32cubeide and .stmcube

I set the option to "no Auto refresh"

restarted the IDE.

It still does not work. I cannot select an STM32 project. No .ioc

What to do?

Andrew Neil · ‎2025-07-21

@DocAlex wrote:
I am using 1.19.?

As noted in the original post by @Semer CHERNI , this thread is about version 1.18.1 and earlier - so shouldn't affect v1.19.

@DocAlex wrote:
It still does not work. I cannot select an STM32 project. No .ioc

This is about creating a new project - not sure what you mean about "selecting" a project?

Please give a full description of what, exactly, you are doing - maybe you have a different issue...?

Screenshots may help.

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-take-screenshots-in-windows-10/

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.

Andrew Neil · ‎2025-07-21

@Andrew Neil wrote:
this thread is about version 1.18.1 and earlier - so shouldn't affect v1.19.

Hmm ... another person having issues with 1.19:

https://community.st.com/t5/stm32cubeide-mcus/stm32-targeted-project-type-is-empty-and-its-not-generating-ioc/m-p/824519/highlight/true#M37602

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.

DocAlex · ‎2025-07-21

The thread clearly says:

I am using V 1.19.

I deleted (as told)

.stm32cufinder, .stm32cubemx, .stm32cubeide and .stmcube

I set the option to "no Auto refresh"

restarted the IDE.

It still does not work.

In the "New STM32 project" dialog I still cannot select the project type to be "STM32Cube" type. It is grayed out. What to do?

Regards

Alexander

Andrew Neil · ‎2025-07-21

Oh yes - sorry!

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.

Enrique · ‎2025-07-21

Following the instructions seemed to work for me. Have you tried changing the order of those steps?

* Select "no auto refresh" and apply the change FIRST
* Then close the IDE, delete the `.stmcufinder` folder, and then start the IDE

That is the order stated in the instructions above at the moment.

DocAlex · ‎2025-07-21

Thank you! Now it worked.

Alexander